Public Advocate Letitia James has lined up enough votes in the state Assembly — including its powerful leader, Speaker Carl Heastie — to be named as interim Attorney General, sources told the NY Post. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Some of the hopefuls were asked why they consider themselves more qualified than the acting attorney general, Barbara Underwood, who is considered the favorite to be appointed interim attorney general to serve out the remainder of the Democrat's term. (wben.com)
Eleven others are asking to be named interim attorney general. (wxxinews.org)